far

1 of 2adverb

/fɑr/

Forms:farther,farthest

1

to or at a great distance

A1

She could hear the music from far down the street.
She walked far into the forest before finding the hidden lake.
The children could see the kite soaring far above the treetops.
She traveled far to visit her grandparents.

Synonyms:

farther afar yonder out deep afield further away

2

at a considerable distance in time

B1

The technology we have now will seem primitive far in the future.
The ruins were built far in the past, long before modern civilization.
If you look far back in history, you'll find fascinating changes in human society.
Planning far ahead can help avoid unforeseen problems.

Synonyms:

3

to a large degree

She was far more talented than her peers.
The weather was far too hot for comfort.
He was far from pleased with the results.
The situation was far more complicated than we initially thought.
Her explanation made things far clearer for everyone.

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4

to an advanced stage or point in progress

She has the talent and drive to go very far in her career.
With his dedication to his studies, he will go far in academia.
Their innovative ideas could take the company far in the industry.
As a budding artist, she is expected to go far in the art world.
His leadership skills will help him go far in politics.